AUSTRALIS ii
AUSTRALIS II continues in Tasmania, expanding the range of site-specific solar paintings that we began in October 2022 on mainland Australia. We captured the solar energy of a variety of special sites we visited at the time and we’ve been exploring and painting together at some really special places since. Our most recent pieces include a selection of diptychs and single paintings created at various sites around nipaluna / Hobart alongside works from the original series. Scroll down to see the full collection.
Solo // Square Orielton Lagoon i
Cyanotype, soda, vinegar on paper
205 x 168mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Solo // Square Orielton Lagoon ii
Cyanotype, soda, vinegar on paper
205 x 168mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Solo // Square Orielton Lagoon iii
Cyanotype, soda, vinegar on paper
205 x 168mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
A5 // Orielton Lagoon i
Cyanotype, soda, vinegar on paper
297 x 210mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
A5 // Orielton Lagoon ii
Cyanotype, soda, vinegar on paper
297 x 210mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Diptych // Orielton & Melbourne i
Cyanotype, Soda, Vinegar on paper
297x210
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon. Cloudy conditions in Melbourne provided pleasant, calm washes of colour that compliment paintings with more complex form.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Diptych // Orielton Lagoon & Honeymoon Bay i
Cyanotype, soda, vinegar, Trephina Clay, Barossa tannins on paper
297x210mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Orielton Lagoon. Light drizzle in Honeymoon Bay, Tasmania gave the paintings a dappled effect over which we drew out darker purple tones using wine tannins we got from a winemaker in the Barossa Valley. We added white clay gathered near Trephina Gorge in Alice Springs to add a pale mistlike quality to the paintings.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Diptych // Orielton Lagoon Melbourne ii
Cyanotype, Soda, Vinegar on paper
297x210
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon. Cloudy conditions in Melbourne provided pleasant, calm washes of colour that compliment paintings with more complex form.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Diptych // Orielton Lagoon & Honeymoon Bay ii
Cyanotype, Soda, Vinegar, Trephina Clay, Barossa tannins on paper
297x210mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Orielton Lagoon. Light drizzle in Honeymoon Bay, Tasmania gave the paintings a dappled effect over which we drew out darker purple tones using wine tannins we got from a winemaker in the Barossa Valley. We added white clay gathered near Trephina Gorge in Alice Springs to add a pale mistlike quality to the paintings.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Diptych // Orielton & Melbourne iii
Cyanotype, Soda, Vinegar on paper
297x210mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon. Cloudy conditions in Melbourne provided pleasant, calm washes of colour that compliment paintings with more complex form.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Diptych // Orielton Lagoon & Honeymoon Bay iii
Cyanotype, Soda, Vinegar, Trephina Clay, Barossa tannins on paper
297x210mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Orielton Lagoon. Light drizzle in Honeymoon Bay, Tasmania gave the paintings a dappled effect over which we drew out darker purple tones using wine tannins we got from a winemaker in the Barossa Valley. We added white clay gathered near Trephina Gorge in Alice Springs to add a pale mistlike quality to the paintings.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Yupo // Orielton Lagoon
Cyanotype, soda, vinegar on yupo
210 x 145mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Yupo // Corroboree Rock
Cyanotype on yupo
210 x 145mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Diptych // Orielton Lagoon Uluru AM i
Cyanotype on paper and yupo
297x210
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Orielton Lagoon. The soft rays of light from Uluru at sunrise washed a pale pallet of bright blues that crystallised and fissured on the yupo.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Diptych // Orielton Lagoon Uluru AM ii
Cyanotype on paper and yupo
297x210
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Orielton Lagoon. The soft rays of light from Uluru at sunrise washed a pale pallet of bright blues that crystallised and fissured on the yupo.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Diptych Carlton River & Honeymoon Bay
Cyanotype, soda, vinegar, Trephina clay, Barossa tannins on paper
297x210
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The mouth of the Carlton River is a curve of soft sand and strong current that runs out into enormous bay of water that is flanked by both the Tasman and South Arm peninsulas. The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Carlton River. Light drizzle in Honeymoon Bay, Tasmania gave the paintings a dappled effect over which we drew out darker purple tones using wine tannins we got from a winemaker in the Barossa Valley. We added white clay gathered near Trephina Gorge in Alice Springs to add a pale mistlike quality to the paintings.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Diptych // Orielton Lagoon
Cyanotype, soda, vinegar on paper
297 x 210mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Orielton Lagoon.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Split // Orielton Lagoon
Cyanotype on yupo
210 x 250mm
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Solo // Orielton Lagoon
Cyanotype, soda, vinegar on paper
190x210
2023
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. We have introduced of use of sodium carbonate in our exposures which creates the vivid, playful bursts of yellow within the oxidisation.
The lustrous navy, silver and deep yellows of the enormous oyster shells that are found in the area were a strong undercurrent for the influence of colour in the paintings created at Oreilton Lagoon.
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
AUSTRALIS i
‘Australis’ is the second iteration of our collaboration as ‘The Earth Spun Light’. These cyanotype paintings have been exposed in a number of locations across Australia - from the sacred soils of Uluru in the red centre of the continent to the heart of Melbourne’s urban sprawl to the wild island of Tasmania off the South East coast of the mainland. The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium.
The soft rays of light from Uluru at sunrise gave a pallet of pale-to-bright blues. Alternatively, the blazing noon sun at Corroboree Rock burned bold, dark navys and slivers of overexposed orange oxide. Cloudy conditions in Melbourne gave us less definition between hues but provided pleasant, calm washes of colour. Light drizzle in Tasmania gave the paintings a dappled effect over which we drew out darker purple tones using wine tannins we got from a winemaker in the Barossa Valley. We sprinkled ochre stained earth onto the paintings to block out light while they exposed. Each piece holds a special kind of energy, a coming together of land and light.
We are delighted to share with you some finished artworks from the second iteration of ‘The Earth Spun Light’, a collaboration between Kari Cahill and Robert Doherty. These cyanotype paintings have been exposed in a number of locations across Australia - from the sacred soils of Uluru in the red centre of the continent to the heart of Melbourne’s urban sprawl, to the wild island of Tasmania off the South East coast of the mainland.
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. The soft rays of light from Uluru at sunrise gave a pallet of pale-to-bright blues. Alternatively, the blazing noon sun at Corroboree Rock burned bold, dark navys and slivers of overexposed orange oxide. Cloudy conditions in Melbourne gave us less definition between hues but provided pleasant, calm washes of colour. Light drizzle in Tasmania gave the paintings a dappled effect over which we drew out darker purple tones using wine tannins from a winemaker in the Barossa Valley. We sprinkled ochre stained earth onto the paintings to block out light while they exposed. Each piece holds a special kind of energy, a coming together of land and light.
Creating these final diptychs and triptychs has been such a joy. Each finished piece displays the energy of colour and form captured from the sites we visited and portrays a balanced thread of flow and movement between the individual paintings. We are offering these pieces in a blind sale - you choose whether you would like to buy a diptych or a triptych and we choose which set to send you.
We’re approaching this as a kind of flash sale which will go towards covering the diesel and material costs incurred over the duration of the project. We can’t guarantee we will be able to justify selling works at this reduced rate in future… so get one of these beauties while they’re hot!
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Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped from Australia to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Photos included are an example of available artworks. For more examples please head to instagram @the_earth_spun_light
We are delighted to share with you some finished artworks from the second iteration of ‘The Earth Spun Light’, a collaboration between Kari Cahill and Robert Doherty. These cyanotype paintings have been exposed in a number of locations across Australia - from the sacred soils of Uluru in the red centre of the continent to the heart of Melbourne’s urban sprawl, to the wild island of Tasmania off the South East coast of the mainland.
The variety of solar and weather conditions under which these paintings were made showcases the wide spectrum of colour and form possible through the cyanotype medium. The soft rays of light from Uluru at sunrise gave a pallet of pale-to-bright blues. Alternatively, the blazing noon sun at Corroboree Rock burned bold, dark navys and slivers of overexposed orange oxide. Cloudy conditions in Melbourne gave us less definition between hues but provided pleasant, calm washes of colour. Light drizzle in Tasmania gave the paintings a dappled effect over which we drew out darker purple tones using wine tannins from a winemaker in the Barossa Valley. We sprinkled ochre stained earth onto the paintings to block out light while they exposed. Each piece holds a special kind of energy, a coming together of land and light.
Creating these final diptychs and triptychs has been such a joy. Each finished piece displays the energy of colour and form captured from the sites we visited and portrays a balanced thread of flow and movement between the individual paintings. We are offering these pieces in a blind sale - you choose whether you would like to buy a diptych or a triptych and we choose which set to send you.
We’re approaching this as a kind of flash sale which will go towards covering the diesel and material costs incurred over the duration of the project. We can’t guarantee we will be able to justify selling works at this reduced rate in future… so get one of these beauties while they’re hot!
__________________
Each piece is mounted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper and is ready for framing. Price excludes shipping. Pieces can be shipped from Australia to most places worldwide. Please select EARTH SPUN LIGHT shipping option.
Photos included are an example of available artworks. For more examples please head to instagram @the_earth_spun_light